---
title: "CSP25685 - Mattresses for RRS SDA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb29"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-22"
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# CSP25685 - Mattresses for RRS SDA

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb29

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation and facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, involved the supply and delivery of mattresses for the RRS Sir David Attenborough. This procurement falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically mattresses, with the main delivery location being the United Kingdom. The process has concluded successfully, with the contract awarded on 11th December 2025 to Ship Shape World Ltd, a company based in Catfield. This process followed a limited competition procurement method and was completed without exceeding the established threshold, indicating a specific and targeted procurement exercise.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector, especially those specialising in supplying high-quality commercial products like mattresses. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their market presence, secure high-profile clientele like UK governmental bodies, and potentially expand their service offerings to meet exacting requirements. Given the successful award to an SME, this procurement underscores the potential for agile businesses to thrive in supplying specialised products to significant national projects.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of mattresses onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085237-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,578 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIP SHAPE WORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39143112 - Mattresses

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 09:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085237-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085237-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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